Born to Be Bad Page #6

curtis. Don't worry about me.

I suppose no one ever

died of a broken heart.

Christabel.

Curtis, you do love me.

Chris?

Hello, nick.

I thought your plane

left at 12:
00.

It did. They have

a habit of leaving

whether i'm on them

or not.

Please.

Please what?

There'll be another one

tomorrow night,

and we'll be on it,

both of us.

I can't do that.

Give me one good reason.

I won't accept it,

but give it to me anyway.

I'm going to marry

curtis carey.

What did you say?

I'm going to marry

curtis carey.

That's what i thought

you said.

Is he going to marry

donna, too?

Donna's gone away

to london.

So that's what

you were up to.

Nice going, christabel.

Nick, i'm sorry

i had to hurt you.

Don't mind me.

Don't mind donna,

either.

And while we're at it,

let's throw in curtis.

Curtis loves me.

Come on. Let's

get this over with.

Tell me

that you love him.

He needs me.

What do you think

you need?

It's not my fault that you fell in

love with me. I didn't ask you to.

And you didn't want to fall

in love with me, but you did,

in spite of "we're not

good for each other, nick.

"This thing between us

is no good.

It's just

a sex attraction."

You're right.

It's all of that,

and name me something

better if you can.

That's why you'll never

get me out of your blood.

That's why when you're with

curtis, i'll always be there.

Good-bye,

mrs. Curtis carey.

I'd like to say, "be

happy," but you won't be.

You'll just be lonely.

Nick!

You little fake, don't you

know what you really want?

Make up your mind

and make it up now

because

i'm a restless guy.

Hello?

Curtis, darling.

I was just sitting here

thinking of you.

Hold on a minute, please.

Yes?

Of course i'm happy.

I love you, too,

darling.

I'll never be lonely

again, will i?

Good night, curtis.

I think the wesley

hospital committee

has done

an excellent job,

and i'm very flattered that

you want me on the committee,

but i know so little

about these things.

My dear, we want you

to join us.

Besides, we can use

your membership fee.

Just $1,000.

I'm afraid you'll

have to ask curtis.

There won't be any

trouble about that.

Will there, curtis?

Exactly

as it should be.

I must say,

i disapprove of women

having anything to do

with finances.

Christabel was brought up

in the old-fashioned way-

in a little town

and with no luxury at all.

Really, aunt clara,

i don't believe

these ladies are interested

in my life history.

My dear, i didn't mean-

i just meant that we hope

curtis will keep you

as simple and unaffected

as you always have been.

Don't we, john?

I think we can leave that safely to curtis.

Sorry. I must go.

Can't you stay

for dinner, john?

No, thanks.

Good night.

Good evening.

It was so nice having you here, uncle john.

I wish you'd come

more often.

It was good to see your aunt

clara enjoying herself so much.

She's been very lonely

in santa flora.

It was sweet of you

to ask her.

Am i still

your favorite niece?

I was a little

disturbed,

especially when you and curtis

were married so soon after donna-

i guess

those things happen.

Good night, dear.

When is nick bradley's book coming out?

Pretty soon.

We've had some delays.

Have you seen him lately?

No. He's still away, but he'll

be back by publication date.

Good night,

uncle john.

Good night, dear.

Good night, arthur.

Good night, sir.

Do you know

what day this is?

No. What day is it?

Close your eyes.

Ooh, i love

surprises.

Happy 6 months

anniversary.

Oh, curtis, darling.

Oh.

Don't you remember?

Yes. Of course i

remember. The jewelry shop.

I tried to give it to you

then, and you wouldn't let me.

Curtis, i don't want

to seem ungrateful,

but couldn't you find something for me

that was just ours,

especially ours,

with nothing to do with

the past or anyone else?

I'm sorry. Your aunt clara

thought you'd like it. So did i.

I guess we were both

mistaken.

I'll get you

something else.

You're sweet.

Then maybe you won't mind

if i scold you just a little.

Have i done

something wrong?

I do wish you hadn't

told mrs. Bolton

to see me about

your membership fee.

But, curtis,

it is your money.

Whatever i have

is yours.

You know that. You

don't have to come to me.

You spoil me.

I couldn't possibly spoil

anything as perfect as you.

Aunt clara seems

to be worried

about whether you can keep

me simple and unaffected.

I think i can manage

with her help.

You two are very good

friends, aren't you?

I'm very fond

of her.

What's more, she's

given me several pointers

on how to treat

a wife.

You don't need

pointers.

After all, i was a bachelor

before i was married.

But i like

being married.

I like particularly being married to you.

Curtis, i forgot to say

good night to aunt clara.

Aunt clara.

Oh, christabel.

I was waiting for

our evening talk,

and i dozed off.

You let yourself get

overtired. Taken your medicine?

No. Not yet, dear.

I'll fix it for you.

Oh, christabel, you're so good to me,

and it's so nice

being here.

I'm glad

you've enjoyed it,

and i'm going to

miss you.

Miss me?

I wanted to keep you

here a lot longer,

but i don't dare.

You don't want curtis

to leave me, do you?

Why, but,

christabel,

i thought curtis

liked me.

He told me

he liked me.

Darling, we've enjoyed every

minute you've been here,

but we don't want to impose

on curtis' generosity, do we?

Oh, no.

No, indeed.

No. I'll leave

in the morning.

Aunt clara,

i'm going to miss you.

Here. Take your medicine

like a good girl.

Christabel.

You will come

to see me.

Of course i will,

darling. Good night.

Take your places,

ladies.

Last year,

as you know, i wasn't

actively concerned in the

management of the ball,

and i don't want

to seem critical,

but the decorations,

for instance-

a little to your right, mrs. Mayer.

However, this year, with

mr. Broome in charge,

i don't think

we need worry.

All right.

Hold it, now.

Thank you.

I also observed that the

arrangements for selling tickets

were handled in

a most haphazard way.

May i have one of you, mrs. Carey?

Yes, of course.

Mm-hmm.

Mm-hmm.

Now, hold it.

Thank you.

If you'll excuse me,

my husband's waiting,

so go right ahead

with the other details.

And now, what's this i hear about your

charging $2,500 for the decorations?

This is christabel,

remember?

Aren't you

donating anything?

Of course i am. I'm only

charging for my materials.

I'm donating

my genius.

And how much

is that worth?

You couldn't

afford it.

Now, go away. I want

to be alone with curtis.

That should be

a novelty.

Darling, i'm sorry

they held me up.

Uncle john,

how nice to see you.

Would you like

a drink?

I'd love one.

Did you finally get through

with all your committees?

Yes. I'm yours

till dinner.

That's fine. That gives

me all of 15 minutes.

Darling, don't sulk. After

all, it's for charity.

Did you bring

the programs?

I also brought you a copy

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